What is
TETRAN?

Versatile: TETRAN is the world’s
first fully integrated modular design furniture system that allows you to
design your own furniture for your unique living space. The outmoded
traditional furniture model of one piece of furniture, for one function, one
living space, and one style is made obsolete by a modular design system that
allows for multifunctional designs, scalable to the dimensions of any living
space, and available in an endless array of material and colors. (see link for further details: tetranliving.com/evolution-color/)

Functional: We have created a TETRAN model in Google SketchUp's 3D Warehouse allowing anyone to design and share their own custom furniture
designs--innovative hybrids, clever multi-functionals, and never-before-seen
furniture designs.

“Designed with the belief that everyone has the
right to create and recreate their living space as their life demands and their
mood directs.”

Beautiful: Compose materials and
colors to fit your personal taste and style. When your taste and style change,
so does TETRAN…

Why
TETRAN?

Economical: Furniture Today projects consumer spending for furniture and
bedding in 2012 at $81.6 billion—largely a result of replacing outdated, damaged,
or useless furniture. Modules are
repurposed for a new function or redesigned for alternate living spaces, there
are endless color, finish, and material options to keep up with even the most
rapid changes in style, and any damaged elements are easily and inexpensively
replaced. The result is an extended furniture life cycle that will save consumers
tens of thousands of dollars.

Environmental: The U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) reports that furniture accounted for 10.8 million tons,
or 4.3 percent of our trash stream in 2010—again, largely a result of replacing
outdated, damaged, or useless furniture. By means of simple repurposing,
restyling, and repair, TETRAN’s modular design eliminates the need for millions
of tons of furniture waste. In fact, TETRAN’s core elements are made from 100%
recycled and recyclable eco-friendly materials. So not only is furniture waste
reduced by never having to throw it away, but obsolete traditional furniture
waste is recycled to make new modular furniture.

Who is
TETRAN?

TETRAN is you! TETRAN’s most important
element are all the people that will make it their own and contribute to the
TETRAN community by sharing design ideas and unique styles.

Ruke - TETRAN's Inventor, Designer, and Creative Director with more than 14 years of experience in the field of design. With a B.Sc. from Full Sail University, he specializes in 3D/Multimedia and product design using the virtual world inside his computer to bring his dreams to life. He can design anything he sets his mind to with a great passion for transformative, multi-purpose designs, he is responsible for all of TETRAN's beautiful image and video content. After a frustrating seven months of trying to find furniture for his first tiny college studio apartment (filled with many unfruitful trips to IKEA) Ruke set out to design a new kind of furniture incorporating the modular principles of LEGOs, and the transformative nature of Transformers. After four years of development, he is proud to present TETRAN to the world.

Matt - TETRAN's Financial and Legal Counsel, with more than 4 years of experience in the legal field, is a licensed attorney specializing in transactional law. He has developed TETRAN's budgeting and financial model as well as structuring the supply chain to make TETRAN a reality.

Rex - TETRAN's Press and Marketing Director, with over 10 years in the public relations field, is responsible for getting the word out about TETRAN. For him, the simplicity of the Tetran cube is the realization of his childhood obsessions: Legos, Tetris, and Transformers.

How
Does TETRAN work?

Eight
planar elements (“Facets”) constructed of ¾” E1 MDF with melamine skins
assemble to create eleven different sized cubes (“Cubes”). Each Cube, comprised
of five Facets with corresponding locking holes, fastens to any other Cube. Exterior
panels (“Panels”) of various colors or materials lock into any Facets not being
used to lock the design in place. And, memory foam cushions with
interchangeable covers provide comfortable seating with limitless fabric
options. The result is unlimited design possibilities.

Flat-packed
containers arrive at your doorstep. Varying size cubes (depending on your
order) are pre-oriented for fast and easy assembly (instructions for reward designs pictured here on Kickstarter will be available for viewing and print on our website: tetranliving.com). Once assembled, cubes are
fastened together in any variety of designs to fit the dimensions of any living
space and meet any functional need. Replaceable cushion covers and exterior panels
affix to outer cube faces allow for endless color, finish, and material
options. Assembly is streamlined with just one universal screw and one
universal lock for the entire system. All core elements of TETRAN furniture will be manufactured in China.

How
Does Kickstarter Work?

Many
hours in Excel with financial models have resulted in the magic number (our
Minimum Funding Goal) of $150K. This amount is necessary for us to complete our
first production run and deliver TETRAN to your doorstep. We now have only 40
days to raise pledges equal to, or greater, than this Minimum Funding Goal. If
we raise pledges one dollar short of this goal, no transactions will take place--your
credit/debit card will not be charged and we’ll have to find another way to
raise funds. However, once we hit our minimum funding goal we will have the
money we need to make TETRAN a reality!

Color/Material Options & Shipping:

The Kickstarter website does not allow for color, material, or shipping options in making a your pledge (I know right!?!?). We will send all Backers a survey at successful completion of the project confirming your color and material selections, and shipping address.

Tx_Panels (MDF): The Medium Density Fiber (MDF) exterior panel (Tx_Panel) option will be available in Light and Dark Wood Grain finishes (as pictured in the timeline images below).
Tx_Panels (PMMA): The Acrylic Glass (PMMA) exterior panel (Tx_Panel) option is a more expensive material and will be available in semi-opaque red, green, blue, brown, black, and white.

Cx_Covers: The cushion covers (Cx_Covers) will be available in a durable microfiber in red, green, blue, brown, black, and white.
Domestic Shipping Charges: Because Kickstarter does not allow for the separate calculation of shipping costs, we have already added US continental(+Canada) shipping charges into the Reward price.

International Shipping: International backer will need to pay additional shipping charges. Please email us with shipping address for rates.

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge $100 or more
About $100

#1. SINGLE CUBE WINE RACK with Melamine(MDF) Tx_panels [Add $200 for Acrylic Glass (PMMA) Tx_panels]: You will receive one Base Cube with a Wine Rack Insert as well as three Tx_Panels in available color of your choosing. Product value is $70 + $30 shipping [Reward weight ~ 35 lbs.]
International backer will need to pay additional shipping charges. Please email us for rates.

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge $185 or more
About $185

#2. TWIN CUBE WINE RACK with Melamine(MDF) Tx_panels [Add $200 to pledge amount at top for Acrylic Glass (PMMA) Tx_panels]: You will receive two Base Cubes with Wine Rack Inserts as well as five Tx_Panels. See Reward Image-02 for more details. Product value is $140 + $45 shipping [Reward weight ~ 70 lbs.]
International backer will need to pay additional shipping charges. Please email us for rates.

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge $5,190 or more
About $5,190

#24. CUSTOM DESIGNED FURNITURE--SMALL STARTER PACK: The creator and designer of TETRAN will personally work with you, using 3D image rendering software, to design the perfect furniture designs for your living space with the Small Starter Pack. See Reward Image-11 for more details. Product value is $5000 + $190 for shipping; [Reward weight ~ 295 lbs.]
International backer will need to pay additional shipping charges. Please email us for rates.

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge $8,000 or more
About $8,000

#26. CUSTOM DESIGNED FURNITURE--MEDIUM STARTER PACK: The creator and designer of TETRAN will personally work with you, using 3D image rendering software, to design the perfect furniture designs for your living space with the Medium Starter Pack. See Reward Image-17 for more details. [Reward weight ~ 630 lbs.]
International backer will need to pay additional shipping charges. Please email us for rates.

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge $10,000
About $10,000

#27. CUSTOM DESIGNED FURNITURE--LARGE STARTER PACK: The creator and designer of TETRAN will personally work with you, using 3D image rendering software, to design the perfect furniture designs for your living space with the Large Starter Pack. See Reward Image-24 for more details. [Reward weight ~ 1,500 lbs.]
International backer will need to pay additional shipping charges. Please email us for rates.